VIDEO: Maine Ron Paul delegates halt convention

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Maine delegates representing Ron Paul have been at the center of the controversy over the Republicans’ effort to change the way states select delegates, which reached its boiling point Tuesday.

A Republican National Committee member from Puerto Rico was shouted down as she tried to begin her speech. Reince Preibus tried to bang his gavel to call order to the room, but to no avail– House Speaker John Boehner had to try as well.

A Republican National Committee member from Puerto Rico was shouted down as she tried to begin her speech. Reince Preibus tried to bang his gavel to call order to the room, but to no avail– House Speaker John Boehner had to try as well.

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